Impatiens thrips

greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting [...] thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black in colour with orange pigmentation between the segments, and the dark wings are

Maximize pollination in tomato

in combination with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable insights [...] Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown. These bite marks serve as indicators to assess [...] duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination progress, collect approximately

Natupol Excel

Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best [...] exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive before opening the hive entrance, this allows the bumblebees to calm [...] Natupol Excel is developed for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer

Tobacco aphid

The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin

Tomato russet mite

difficult to observe. They are elongated (torpedo-shaped), soft and segmented. The body appears to be divided into two parts: the head with the mouthparts [...] lycopersici , also referred to as Vasates lycopersici, Vasates destructor and Phyllocoptes destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae [...] develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very similar. The adults develop after about two or three days. They are cream to orange-yellow

Predatory mites

sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the [...] well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops [...] Predatory mites have a remarkable ability to locate and prey upon specific pest species, minimizing damage to non-target organisms. Resilient pest management:

Natutec Mini-Airbug

dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] belt bag Adjust belt around your waist Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Start the Mini-Airbug by [...] airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug. Product components The

Spidex Vital Go

30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) and Feltiella [...] disperse into the crop over a period of a couple of weeks. They pierce the prey with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. Pack size 250 sachets [...] first spider mite hotspots, in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight. In tomato only use Spidex Vital Go in hotspots Sachets already

Pollination

particularly with the help of Lucilia sericata flies , offers a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient [...] of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called [...] one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the

Scia-Rid

few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid d [...] Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water [...] contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible